Shared across all levels
Mentorship structure
Mentorship is not incidental to the program, it is the program. Every scholar has a physician mentor, a peer mentor, and a documented cadence of contact.
Pairing & cadence
How mentorship works
Physician mentor
Each scholar is paired with a practicing ophthalmologist who supervises clinical observation, signs competency checklists, and writes the closing letter of recommendation.
Peer mentor
A scholar one level ahead, a pre med scholar for a Discovery scholar, a medical student for a pre med scholar, provides week to week guidance and accountability.
Monthly check ins
A documented one on one covering progress, deliverables, obstacles, and next step planning. Logged in the mentor dashboard.
Quarterly group sessions
All scholars convene for journal club, case presentations, and career panels with mentors and alumni.
Beyond the program
Alumni network and annual reunion
- Lifetime access to the alumni network directory and mentor introductions
- Annual reunion and networking event with mentors, alumni, and partner organizations
- Continued research collaboration and coauthorship opportunities
- Residency and fellowship application support from alumni who have matched
- Invitation to return as a peer mentor for the next scholar cohort, reciprocity in practice
Carry the standard forward
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